1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. scalded milk, cooled
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. raisins
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour, divided
Glaze (recipe follows)

Dissolve yeast in the water. Put scalded milk in large bowl. Add yeast, sugar, egg, butter and spices; mix well after each addition. Mix raisins with 1 cup of flour and add to egg mixture. Gradually add 5 more cups of flour. Place on floured board and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rise again, about 20 minutes. Punch down and form into 2 loaves. Place into two greased bread pans, cover and let rise again. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from pans and glaze while loaves are hot.

GLAZE:

Mix together 1 cup 10X sugar and 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla.